security
A state where you are safe and not in danger.
The condition of being safe from threats, harm, or danger.
People or things that keep a place or person safe.
People or equipment responsible for keeping a place or person safe from crime, attack, or harm.
Actions or things used to keep people or things safe.
Actions, plans, or systems designed to keep people, information, or property safe from harm or attack.
When you have enough money to feel safe about your future.
The state of having enough money or resources to live without financial worry.
A thing like a stock or bond that you can buy and sell for investment.
A financial instrument such as a stock, bond, or other investment that can be bought and sold.
- Base: security
- Plural: securities, security
tighten security
1Increase protective measures
To make rules and actions stronger to keep people or things safe.
- The school decided to tighten security after the incident.
- Airports have tightened security since last year.
security blanket
1Comfort item for reassurance
Something that makes you feel safe and comfortable, often a blanket for a child.
- Her old teddy bear is her security blanket when she's nervous.
- For him, coffee in the morning is like a security blanket.
security blanket
2object or habit giving comfort
Something, often a special object or habit, that makes a person feel safe and calm, especially a child.
- The little boy refuses to sleep without his security blanket.
- For many people, their phone has become a kind of security blanket.
- He treats his job as a security blanket and is afraid to try something new.
security breach
1Unauthorized access to secure data/system
When someone gets into a computer system or place without permission.
- The company reported a major security breach affecting customer information.
- A security breach led to stolen passwords.
security breach
2Failure of protection allowing access
When someone gets into a place, system, or information without permission because protection failed.
- The company reported a major security breach affecting customer data.
- Security breaches can cost businesses millions of dollars.